The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 748: Critical Illness! Emperor Muwu Must Yield to Chu Yan!

Chapter 748: Critical Illness! Emperor Muwu Must Yield to Chu Yan!

"That’s right," came the reply from Cinian, who sat upright with a wide grin on his face. "This is the aura of the Human Emperor."

Nanli was taken aback. "So, Fifth Brother is the strongest in our family!"

Chu Yang, filled with envy and jealousy, remarked, "One strike, and he killed a Golden Core stage cultivator. When will I ever be as strong as Fifth Brother?"

Chu Ye, glancing at his younger siblings, felt a pang of sadness. "Ah, it’s only been a short while, and I’ve already been surpassed by my younger siblings. I can’t do anything on my own. At critical times, it’s always my younger siblings who save the day."

He felt ashamed as the eldest brother.

"Eldest Brother, you still have Second Brother and Third Brother by your side," Chu Yang teased.

"..." Chu Ye shot him a glare.

Chu Hanlin stepped in, "Alright, we’re all family. Each of us has our strengths; no need to compare."

No matter what their strengths were, they were still his loved children.

At that moment, Chu Yan’s eyelids fluttered, signaling signs of awakening. The group gathered around eagerly.

Chu Yan opened his eyes and was startled to find faces so close to him.

"You all... what happened?"

But when he saw that his father and brothers were safe, and his Sixth Sister had also arrived, he sighed in relief.

Chu Yang, the most excited, eagerly began speaking about Chu Yan’s identity and powers.

Chu Yan was confused by all of this.

However, he could feel that his body was stronger and more vibrant, his vision clearer. It felt different from before.

He remembered the strike he made before fainting and couldn’t help but feel a complex mix of emotions. He lowered his gaze and looked at his hands.

The aura of an emperor?

It seemed he could indeed sense something.

But how to utilize it? He had no idea.

Chu Yan furrowed his brows, still puzzled. "I am the son of a tyrant. How can I become the ruler of the human realm? Are you sure you’re not mistaken?"

Cinian shoved Chu Yang aside. Having regained some of his spiritual energy, he struck Chu Yan with a palm.

"Zen Master!"

"What are you doing?!"

The Chu family members shouted in surprise. Cinian’s sudden action left them no time to react.

Yet, a strong aura erupted from Chu Yan’s body, and before he even had to lift a finger, Cinian was pushed away by this force. He was flung into the air.

The walls of the humble house were not very sturdy, and Cinian crashed right through them, covered in dust.

He got up, spat out a mouthful of blood, and then laughed loudly. "I wasn’t wrong. You are indeed the ruler of the world! The Lord of the human realm!"

Nanli sighed in exasperation and went over to Cinian. She used a talisman to clear the dust from his body.

"Zen Master Cinian, you’re willing to risk your life just for an experiment."

Cinian’s face turned pale, but after sitting down, he gently shook his head. "No worries, I didn’t have any intent to kill. It’s just that the aura of the emperor is quite intriguing. The more power I use, the more it rebuffs me."

Chu Yang realized, "So, when Luo Zhen wanted to kill Fifth Brother, he was doomed from the start?"

Cinian nodded. "Cultivators are naturally suppressed by the aura of the emperor, but ordinary people may not be affected."

In other words, cultivators could not disturb the human realm’s fortune, and though the ruler of the human realm was powerful, they were not invincible. This was to maintain the emperor’s respect for the heavens.

Chu Yan still couldn’t believe what he was hearing. "How is this possible? How could this be..."

Cinian raised an eyebrow. "You lack confidence, child. It’s because you possess exceptional qualities that you were chosen by the heavenly path."

Chu Hanlin spoke up, "That’s right, Fifth Brother. You don’t need to belittle yourself."

Chu Ye gave him an encouraging look.

Chu Yang grinned, "Fifth Brother, it’s your destiny!"

Chu Yan’s heart calmed down a little.

However, Cinian continued, "In that case, you must return to the capital immediately and ascend to the throne! Only then will your true awakening occur! The Nine States will prosper, and the people will live in peace!"

Everyone fell silent.

Chu Yan looked at Cinian with a changed expression.

"What is it?" Cinian asked, confused.

Nanli explained, "Zen Master, the current emperor is still in good health. You want my Fifth Brother to commit treason, to act against the emperor, which would lead to disgrace and condemnation from the people."

Cinian gently shook his head. "That’s not what I mean. Your Fifth Brother’s awakening is in accordance with the heavenly path. The current emperor is no longer fit to remain in power. This isn’t treason or disloyalty; it is the will of heaven, which cannot be defied."

Chu Yan understood what Cinian was implying and asked urgently, "So, Zen Master, do you mean that the emperor will face some calamity to make way for me?"

"Exactly," Cinian replied.

At this, the group’s faces fell.

If Cinian was correct, then something must have happened to Emperor Muwu in the capital.

At that moment, Nanli’s Qiankun Bag vibrated. She pulled out a Whisper Talisman.

Instantly, Chu Shuo’s voice came through, "Sixth Sister, something big has happened! The emperor is gravely ill!"

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression worsened. They exchanged anxious glances, staring at Cinian.

Cinian shrugged nonchalantly.

Nanli took a deep breath and asked, "What’s the situation?"

Chu Shuo replied, "According to the chief manager eunuch, the emperor suddenly felt unwell in the middle of the night and didn’t even attend the morning court. Soon after, he collapsed. The imperial physicians couldn’t determine the cause but said his organs are failing, and he might not survive the day."

Previously, Emperor Muwu had been in high spirits, but now something had gone terribly wrong. This caused a great stir among the civil and military officials.

Since the Ninth Prince was away from the capital, and the Third Prince was stationed in the northern frontier, the Prime Minister and the chief manager eunuch immediately went to the Duke’s Residence, instructing Chu Shuo to contact Nanli to return and treat the emperor.

Nanli responded, "I’ll return with Fifth Brother immediately."

"Then hurry!" Chu Shuo said.

When he saw the Whisper Talisman’s light fade, he paused for a moment, then realized, "Sixth Sister and Fifth Brother are together?"

Prime Minister Lu remarked, "The Ninth Princess is quite thorough. I forgot about the Third Prince."

With the emperor gravely ill and likely near death, the Third Prince, being the emperor’s only heir, must be in the capital to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation.

Meanwhile, back in Yan Town, Nanli used several mid-grade spirit stones to draw seven or eight Transfer Talismans in a row.

She handed one of them to Chu Yang. "Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother and I will leave first. You all take care of things here."

With that, she activated the Transfer Talisman and vanished with Chu Yan.

Cinian stared at the Transfer Talisman, his eyes lingering on it. He cleared his throat lightly, "Chu Yang, this Transfer Talisman is really well done. Could I trouble you for a few more?"

It must be said, Nanli’s talisman-making skills were extraordinary.

However, with Nanli’s current abilities, it would take two Transfer Talismans to return to the capital from Yan Town.

Once her spiritual power grew stronger, she would be able to use a single Transfer Talisman to teleport thousands of miles in an instant.

Chu Yang immediately refused, "No, Sixth Sister has used up quite a bit of spiritual energy to make these. How could I give them to you so easily?"

After all, there weren’t many Transfer Talismans, and his father and brothers would need them too.